A Startup VC Funding Reality Check in 2025

I had a chat with some of my VC buddies about how they decide which startups they invest in.

Think VCs are eagerly waiting for your pitch deck? Think again. In this eye-opening video, we expose the reality that 90% of VC investments go to startups they actively scout - not cold outreach. Learn why blindly pursuing VCs might be wasting your valuable startup runway, and discover smarter funding alternatives that actually work. We dive deep into government grants, MVP funding, and R&D opportunities that could be perfect for your growth stage. Whether you're a first-time founder or serial entrepreneur, these insights will help you build a more strategic funding approach that preserves both your time and equity.

Here is a link to one of the Sydney NSW Govt Grants for MVPs:
www.investment.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-rebates/mvp-v…

Some background on me for those interested, here is my much more detailed Startup Journey video. My Failed Startup TwoSpace that hit a $10M valuation before winding up after 6 years of success.
   • My $10M Failed Startup Story - Learnings &...  

Enjoy the video!

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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 How VC's look at your idea
1:33 Why is this important
3:23 Look into Government Grants

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👋 Tashi here, I am the Failed Founder of a $10M startup that translated his entrepreneurial skills into a Corporate Career at a Fortune 500 Tech & Property Company. I make videos on startups in a fun way that is easy to understand.

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